Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti

60 minutes
1510 calories
Serves 4
Lunch
Balanced Italian

Breaded chicken cutlets baked with marinara and mozzarella, served over spaghetti – nut‑free and muscle‑friendly.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts, flour, eggs, breadcrumbs + Parmesan, marinara, mozzarella, spaghetti, basil.

Instructions

  1. PREP AHEAD
  2. - Pound chicken cutlets ½-in; season.
  3. - Set breading: flour, beaten egg, seasoned breadcrumbs + Parmesan.
  4. - Warm marinara sauce; shred mozzarella.
  5. - Boil pot for spaghetti; preheat oven broiler.
  6. COOKING STEPS
  7. 1. Dredge cutlets flour, egg, breadcrumbs; pan-fry in ¼-in oil 3 min per side until golden.
  8. 2. Transfer to baking sheet; spoon marinara, top with mozzarella. Broil 2 min until cheese browns.
  9. 3. Meanwhile cook spaghetti; drain and toss with remaining marinara.
  10. 4. Plate pasta, top with cheesy cutlet; garnish basil.
  11. (Active time ≈ 25 min | Total ≈ 35 min)

Nutrition Facts

1510
Calories
90
Protein
130
Carbs
70
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar